Office Assistant 1

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Office Assistant 1 located in Anchorage!

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Office Assistant 1 located at the Rabbit Creek Shooting Park in Anchorage!

This position will provide front-line customer service at the Rabbit Creek Shooting Park (RCSP).

Duties will include:
? Answer incoming calls and respond to requests for information regarding range hours and operation.
? Greet public range users and inform them of range safety rules.
? Direct range users to trained range staff with more in-depth questions.
? Operate cash register and credit card machine to collect fees.
? Stock and inventory office supplies.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and to provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. One of the primary benefits provided to the public by the DWC is hunting and harvest opportunity. The Rabbit Creek Shooting Park contributes to the Division?s success by providing a safe location for hunters and target shooters alike, including instructor ranges and a classroom building where firearms safety and certification courses are offered.

The Division of Wildlife Conservation strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

The Office Assistant 1 will be part of the Hunter Information & Training (HIT) Program team that works with an array of dedicated volunteers and private/agency firearms instructors to promote safe and enjoyable hunting and shooting experiences for the general public (all ages).

The working conditions you can expect:

The position is based at the Rabbit Creek Shooting Park, located in south Anchorage adjacent to the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. The incumbent will be in contact daily with the public, volunteers, and ADF&G staff. This short-term, non-permanent position will be from April 5-August 3, with a normal shift of 10:00 am ? 6:00 pm on Wednesday ?Sunday.
? This is a non-permanent 4-month position (April 5-August 3).
? The normal shift is Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00am-6:00pm when the facility is open for public use.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:
? Experience working in a customer-service environment with strong interpersonal and customer-relations skills.
? Basic knowledge of cash registers, financial transactions, computers, and common business software.
? Basic understanding of firearms and ammunition, firearms safety, firearms maintenance, and hunting practices and culture.]

To view the general description and example of duties for an Office Assistant 1 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D.;

OR

Acceptance in full standing by an accredited college (this includes acceptance in a concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment program);

OR

A Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys?scores of skill level 3 or higher in: Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information), Applied Math, and Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information).

Special Note:

ACT WorkKeys?skill testing and career readiness certification is available at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Alaska Job Centers.

'Acceptance in full standing' means acceptance to a post-secondary program by a college or university and does not require enrollment or participation in the program. This includes acceptance in a program offering college credits while in high school, or both high school and college credits, but does not include taking advanced placement courses in high school.

Some positions in this class require the incumbent operate a State vehicle. Such positions require the selected candidate possess a valid driver's license and be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of employment.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:
? Resume
? Transcripts if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
? Contact info for 3 professional references

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence' is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting 'see resume or CV' or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Ginamaria Smith

HIT Program Coordinator

907-267-2196

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits
? Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
? The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
? AVTEC
? Confidential
? Correctional Officers
? Marine Engineers
? Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
? Supervisory
? Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
? Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
? The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
? General Government
? Labor, Trades and Crafts
? Public Safety Employees Association
? Masters, Mates & Pilots
? Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits
? Group-based insurance premiums for
? Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
? Long-term and short-term disability
? Accidental Death and Dismemberment
? Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
? Supplemental Survivor Benefits
? Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
? Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
? Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
? Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
? Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
? Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
? Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits
? Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
? Twelve (12) paid holidays a year